Ayn Rand once said, “Indifference, not hatred is the opposite of love.” Remember that quote the next time you voice hatred for your rival team. Red Sox fans hate the Yankees, but they desperately need the Yankees in the same way the Jedi needed the Sith. Rivalry unifies and defines. And it starts early. In a Boston sports memorabilia shop, I once overheard two seven-year … [Read more...] about What does and doesn’t make a rivalry
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Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
College football season begins tomorrow night! The first full slate of full games follows two days later. In the spirit of the season, we present the ten best rivalries in the game, and give you the corresponding date to circle on your calendar. This is a football centric list, but we have the best college basketball rivalries on here as well. … [Read more...] about Top 10 College Football and Basketball Rivalries
Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 3: NFL Draft
Drafting a player with high potential is a lot like owning a pet tiger. Let me explain. Part 1: Coaching Staff Part 2: Free Agency … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 3: NFL Draft
Notre Dame loses #1 recruiting class ranking to Florida, as star LB switches schools
Just days after being embarrassed on national television by the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish suffered another loss. No, not coach Brian Kelly who had a very well publicized interview just hours after losing in the national title game, and just days after saying ND is his dream job, with the Philadelphia Eagles. Although that loss may or may not be coming … [Read more...] about Notre Dame loses #1 recruiting class ranking to Florida, as star LB switches schools
#9 Florida Gators: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #9 Florida Gators: College Basketball 111 in 111
